Carlos Alcaraz beaten by Jannik Sinner in Miami Open semi-finals and will shed planet No 1 ranking to Novak Djokovic on Monday Sinner avenges defeat to Alcaraz in Indian Wells and will now meet Daniil Medvedev in final Medvedev beats fellow Russian Karen Khachanov

12:04, UK, Saturday 01 April 2023

Novak Djokovic will return to the prime of the planet rankings on Monday following existing planet No 1 Carlos Alcaraz lost to Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the Miami Open.

Alcaraz was beaten six-7 six-four six-two by Sinner, the man he had defeated in the semi-finals at Indian Wells final month en route to winning that occasion in California and topping the rankings.

Sinner will now face Daniil Medvedev, with the latter becoming the initially player considering the fact that Ivan Lendl in 1981 to attain a fifth consecutive ATP final following overcoming fellow Russian Karen Khachanov 7-six three-six six-three.

Alcaraz told reporters: “I really feel anything unique about the crowd when I play against Jannik. I feel about the planet is most likely all the men and women watching this match simply because I feel it is seriously lovely to watch.”

The Spaniard necessary to effectively defend his Miami Open title to remain ahead of Djokovic, who has missed the American swing due to his vaccination status.

Alcaraz added: “I do not feel about that I lost the quantity a single, I lost the Sunshine Double.

“Of course, it is a shame, but I feel I am going to have additional years to attempt to get it (win Indian Wells and Miami back to back). But all I can feel about is to increase my level to beat Jannik.”

Djokovic has not played tennis in the United States considering the fact that 2021 but will be capable to function at the US Open in August and September – reside on Sky Sports – following the Senate voted to finish Covid-19 measures.

The 35-year-old had applied for specific permission to play at Indian Wells and Miami this year but that was rejected by officials.